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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.58, 834.97 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.58, 834.97 and 231.97 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.58 : 834.97 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.58/834.97 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.58x = 834.97 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.58x = 193,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,687.99/556.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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