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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 834.36 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 834.36 and 214.16 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 834.36 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/834.36 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 834.36 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 178,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,686.54/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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