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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.75, 835.14 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.75, 835.14 and 214.75 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.75 : 835.14 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.75/835.14 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.75x = 835.14 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.75x = 179,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,346.32/556.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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