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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.63, 838.35 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.63, 838.35 and 234.21 is: 351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.63 : 838.35 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.63/838.35 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.63x = 838.35 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.63x = 196,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,349.95/558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.48

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