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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 838.08 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 838.08 and 234.01 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 838.08 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/838.08 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 838.08 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 196,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,120.15/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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