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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 837.03 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 837.03 and 233.21 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 837.03 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/837.03 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 837.03 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 195,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,205.86/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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