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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 838.12 and 212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 838.12 and 212.19 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 838.12 = 212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/838.12 = 212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 838.12 × 212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 177,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,840.68/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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