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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 831.19 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 831.19 and 212.13 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 831.19 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/831.19 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 831.19 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 176,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,320.33/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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