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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 836.04 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 836.04 and 232.49 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 836.04 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/836.04 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 836.04 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 194,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,370.94/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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