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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.98, 838.56 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.98, 838.56 and 212.40 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.98 : 838.56 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.98/838.56 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.98x = 838.56 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.98x = 178,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,110.14/558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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