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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 835.85 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 835.85 and 232.61 is: 348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 835.85 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/835.85 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 835.85 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 194,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,423.47/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.92

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