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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 832.70 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 832.70 and 213.16 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 832.70 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/832.70 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 832.70 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 177,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,498.33/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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