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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 833.73 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 833.73 and 213.90 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 833.73 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/833.73 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 833.73 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 178,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,334.85/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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