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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.69, 836.36 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.69, 836.36 and 228.61 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.69 : 836.36 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.69/836.36 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.69x = 836.36 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.69x = 191,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,199.36/557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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