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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 835.60 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 835.60 and 232.40 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 835.60 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/835.60 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 835.60 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 194,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,193.44/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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