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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.84, 837.88 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.84, 837.88 and 212.16 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.84 : 837.88 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.84/837.88 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.84x = 837.88 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.84x = 177,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,764.62/558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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