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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.44, 837.48 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.44, 837.48 and 229.48 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.44 : 837.48 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.44/837.48 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.44x = 837.48 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.44x = 192,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,184.91/558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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