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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.09, 837.09 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.09, 837.09 and 233.44 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.09 : 837.09 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.09/837.09 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.09x = 837.09 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.09x = 195,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,408.20/558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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