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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 833.64 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 833.64 and 213.50 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 833.64 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/833.64 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 833.64 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 177,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,982.14/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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