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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.62, 838.18 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.62, 838.18 and 212.12 is: 318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.62 : 838.18 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.62/838.18 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.62x = 838.18 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.62x = 177,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,794.74/558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.27

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