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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 837.33 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 837.33 and 233.36 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 837.33 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/837.33 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 837.33 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 195,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,399.33/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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