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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.17, 837.02 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.17, 837.02 and 229.28 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.17 : 837.02 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.17/837.02 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.17x = 837.02 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.17x = 191,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,906.61/558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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