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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.61, 836.57 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.61, 836.57 and 228.35 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.61 : 836.57 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.61/836.57 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.61x = 836.57 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.61x = 191,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,025.43/557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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