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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.17, 834.18 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.17, 834.18 and 231.49 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.17 : 834.18 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.17/834.18 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.17x = 834.18 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.17x = 193,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,104.33/556.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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