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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.31, 839.16 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.31, 839.16 and 212.76 is: 319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.31 : 839.16 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.31/839.16 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.31x = 839.16 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.31x = 178,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,539.68/559.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.22

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