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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 836.42 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 836.42 and 228.67 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 836.42 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/836.42 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 836.42 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 191,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,264.16/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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