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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 834.72 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 834.72 and 232 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 834.72 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/834.72 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 834.72 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 193,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,655.04/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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