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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.83, 838.24 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.83, 838.24 and 147.96 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.83 : 838.24 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.83/838.24 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.83x = 838.24 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.83x = 124,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,025.99/558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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