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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.17, 836.24 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.17, 836.24 and 215.41 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.17 : 836.24 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.17/836.24 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.17x = 836.24 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.17x = 180,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,134.46/557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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