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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.05, 835.34 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.05, 835.34 and 210.20 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.05 : 835.34 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.05/835.34 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.05x = 835.34 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.05x = 175,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,591.08/557.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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