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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.68, 835.18 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.68, 835.18 and 231.88 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.68 : 835.18 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.68/835.18 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.68x = 835.18 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.68x = 193,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,661.54/556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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