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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.61, 836.46 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.61, 836.46 and 228.45 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.61 : 836.46 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.61/836.46 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.61x = 836.46 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.61x = 191,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,089.29/557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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