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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 828.20 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 828.20 and 210.16 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 828.20 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/828.20 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 828.20 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 174,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,054.51/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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