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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 833.85 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 833.85 and 209.22 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 833.85 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/833.85 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 833.85 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 174,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,458.10/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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