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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 836.13 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 836.13 and 232.56 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 836.13 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/836.13 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 836.13 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 194,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,450.39/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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