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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.24, 838.72 and 212.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.24, 838.72 and 212.61 is: 318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.24 : 838.72 = 212.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.24/838.72 = 212.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.24x = 838.72 × 212.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.24x = 178,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,320.26/559.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.86

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