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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 838.49 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.08, 838.49 and 212.46 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.08 : 838.49 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.08/838.49 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.08x = 838.49 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.08x = 178,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,144.52/559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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