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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 837.28 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 837.28 and 216.19 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 837.28 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/837.28 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 837.28 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 181,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,009.74/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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