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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.61, 838.37 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.61, 838.37 and 234.20 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.61 : 838.37 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.61/838.37 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.61x = 838.37 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.61x = 196,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,347.18/558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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