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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.43, 834.93 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.43, 834.93 and 231.81 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.43 : 834.93 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.43/834.93 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.43x = 834.93 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.43x = 193,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,545.12/557.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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