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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.11, 829.32 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.11, 829.32 and 236.12 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.11 : 829.32 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.11/829.32 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.11x = 829.32 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.11x = 195,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,814.01/553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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