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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.82, 838.35 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.82, 838.35 and 212.32 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.82 : 838.35 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.82/838.35 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.82x = 838.35 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.82x = 177,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,999.52/558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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