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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 836.55 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 836.55 and 228.69 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 836.55 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/836.55 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 836.55 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 191,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,308.53/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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