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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 836.64 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 836.64 and 233.32 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 836.64 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/836.64 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 836.64 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 195,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,204.84/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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