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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.93, 835.75 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.93, 835.75 and 232.31 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.93 : 835.75 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.93/835.75 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.93x = 835.75 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.93x = 194,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,153.08/556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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