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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.65, 835.02 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.65, 835.02 and 231.96 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.65 : 835.02 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.65/835.02 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.65x = 835.02 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.65x = 193,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,691.24/556.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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