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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.65, 834.52 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.65, 834.52 and 232.26 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.65 : 834.52 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.65/834.52 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.65x = 834.52 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.65x = 193,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,822.20/556.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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