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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 831.04 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 831.04 and 211.84 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 831.04 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/831.04 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 831.04 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 176,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,047.51/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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