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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.81, 836.72 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.81, 836.72 and 228.68 is: 343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.81 : 836.72 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.81/836.72 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.81x = 836.72 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.81x = 191,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,342.08/557.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.02

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