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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 837.08 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 837.08 and 228.84 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 837.08 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/837.08 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 837.08 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 191,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,557.39/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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