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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.82, 838.41 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.82, 838.41 and 234.19 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.82 : 838.41 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.82/838.41 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.82x = 838.41 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.82x = 196,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,347.24/558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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