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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.93, 838.28 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.93, 838.28 and 212.14 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.93 : 838.28 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.93/838.28 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.93x = 838.28 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.93x = 177,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,835.46/558.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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