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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.47, 836.66 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.47, 836.66 and 233.07 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.47 : 836.66 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.47/836.66 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.47x = 836.66 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.47x = 195,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,000.35/557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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