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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.05, 834.17 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.05, 834.17 and 231.44 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.05 : 834.17 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.05/834.17 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.05x = 834.17 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.05x = 193,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,060.30/556.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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