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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.33, 835.98 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.33, 835.98 and 232.69 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.33 : 835.98 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.33/835.98 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.33x = 835.98 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.33x = 194,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,524.19/557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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