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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.13, 838.59 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.13, 838.59 and 212.49 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.13 : 838.59 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.13/838.59 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.13x = 838.59 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.13x = 178,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,191.19/559.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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