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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.03, 837.18 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.03, 837.18 and 233.22 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.03 : 837.18 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.03/837.18 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.03x = 837.18 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.03x = 195,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,247.12/558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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