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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 834.93 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 834.93 and 231.99 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 834.93 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/834.93 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 834.93 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 193,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,695.41/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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