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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 836.94 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 836.94 and 233.44 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 836.94 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/836.94 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 836.94 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 195,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,375.27/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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