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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.26, 836.70 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.26, 836.70 and 233.26 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.26 : 836.70 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.26/836.70 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.26x = 836.70 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.26x = 195,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,168.64/557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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