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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.03, 835.68 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.03, 835.68 and 232.22 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.03 : 835.68 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.03/835.68 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.03x = 835.68 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.03x = 194,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,061.61/557.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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