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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.63, 836.74 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.63, 836.74 and 228.81 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.63 : 836.74 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.63/836.74 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.63x = 836.74 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.63x = 191,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,454.48/557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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