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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 836.82 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 836.82 and 233.27 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 836.82 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/836.82 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 836.82 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 195,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,205.00/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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