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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 837.15 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 837.15 and 211.30 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 837.15 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/837.15 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 837.15 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 176,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,889.80/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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