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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.93, 835.22 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.93, 835.22 and 232.23 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.93 : 835.22 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.93/835.22 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.93x = 835.22 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.93x = 193,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,963.72/556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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