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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.64, 836.44 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.64, 836.44 and 228.56 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.64 : 836.44 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.64/836.44 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.64x = 836.44 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.64x = 191,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,178.25/557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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