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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.61, 834.98 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.61, 834.98 and 231.93 is: 347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.61 : 834.98 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.61/834.98 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.61x = 834.98 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.61x = 193,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,655.75/556.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.92

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