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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.45, 838.14 and 229.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.45, 838.14 and 229.63 is: 344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.45 : 838.14 = 229.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.45/838.14 = 229.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.45x = 838.14 × 229.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.45x = 192,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,462.09/558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.64

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