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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.95, 806.67 and 213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.95, 806.67 and 213.23 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.95 : 806.67 = 213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.95/806.67 = 213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.95x = 806.67 × 213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.95x = 172,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,008.26/537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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