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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.72, 835.08 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.72, 835.08 and 231.86 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.72 : 835.08 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.72/835.08 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.72x = 835.08 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.72x = 193,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,621.65/556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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