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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.32, 835.67 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.32, 835.67 and 228.17 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.32 : 835.67 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.32/835.67 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.32x = 835.67 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.32x = 190,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,674.49/557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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