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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.93, 836.66 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.93, 836.66 and 228.64 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.93 : 836.66 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.93/836.66 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.93x = 836.66 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.93x = 191,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,292.80/557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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