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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 836.22 and 210.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 836.22 and 210.97 is: 316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 836.22 = 210.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/836.22 = 210.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 836.22 × 210.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 176,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,419.36/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.46

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