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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.29, 833.94 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.29, 833.94 and 231.45 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.29 : 833.94 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.29/833.94 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.29x = 833.94 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.29x = 193,015.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,015.41/556.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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