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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.92, 835.50 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.92, 835.50 and 232.32 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.92 : 835.50 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.92/835.50 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.92x = 835.50 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.92x = 194,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,103.36/556.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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