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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 831.04 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 831.04 and 212 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 831.04 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/831.04 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 831.04 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 176,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,180.48/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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