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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 836.84 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 836.84 and 233.36 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 836.84 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/836.84 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 836.84 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 195,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,284.98/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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