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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.92, 832.86 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.92, 832.86 and 213.16 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.92 : 832.86 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.92/832.86 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.92x = 832.86 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.92x = 177,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,532.44/554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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