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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 837.32 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 837.32 and 233.51 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 837.32 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/837.32 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 837.32 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 195,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,517.24/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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