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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 836.48 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 836.48 and 232.98 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 836.48 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/836.48 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 836.48 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 194,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,881.95/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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