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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.97, 836.96 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.97, 836.96 and 233.10 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.97 : 836.96 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.97/836.96 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.97x = 836.96 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.97x = 195,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,094.21/557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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