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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 837.36 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 837.36 and 216 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 837.36 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/837.36 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 837.36 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 180,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,869.76/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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