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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.76, 835.21 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.76, 835.21 and 232.05 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.76 : 835.21 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.76/835.21 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.76x = 835.21 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.76x = 193,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,808.39/556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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