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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.32, 835.08 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.32, 835.08 and 231.96 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.32 : 835.08 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.32/835.08 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.32x = 835.08 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.32x = 193,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,705.16/557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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