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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 833.92 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 833.92 and 214.08 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 833.92 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/833.92 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 833.92 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 178,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,525.59/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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