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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.78, 836.34 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.78, 836.34 and 228.62 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.78 : 836.34 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.78/836.34 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.78x = 836.34 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.78x = 191,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,204.05/557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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