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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 837.24 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 837.24 and 211.40 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 837.24 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/837.24 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 837.24 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 176,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,990.97/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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