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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.87, 836.34 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.87, 836.34 and 233.48 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.87 : 836.34 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.87/836.34 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.87x = 836.34 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.87x = 195,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,264.48/557.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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