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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.20, 838.87 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.20, 838.87 and 212.66 is: 319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.20 : 838.87 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.20/838.87 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.20x = 838.87 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.20x = 178,394.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,394.09/559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.02

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