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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.77, 839.22 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.77, 839.22 and 213 is: 319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.77 : 839.22 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.77/839.22 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.77x = 839.22 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.77x = 178,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,753.86/559.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.33

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