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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.78, 837.06 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.78, 837.06 and 228.98 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.78 : 837.06 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.78/837.06 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.78x = 837.06 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.78x = 191,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,670.00/557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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