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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.83, 838.12 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.83, 838.12 and 212.21 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.83 : 838.12 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.83/838.12 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.83x = 838.12 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.83x = 177,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,852.19/558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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