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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.35, 835.08 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.35, 835.08 and 231.94 is: 348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.35 : 835.08 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.35/835.08 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.35x = 835.08 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.35x = 193,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,688.46/556.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.14

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