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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 837.90 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 837.90 and 233.88 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 837.90 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/837.90 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 837.90 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 195,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,968.05/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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