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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.13, 837.19 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.13, 837.19 and 233.50 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.13 : 837.19 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.13/837.19 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.13x = 837.19 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.13x = 195,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,483.87/558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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