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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 836.95 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 836.95 and 233.12 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 836.95 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/836.95 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 836.95 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 195,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,109.78/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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