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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.83, 838.35 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.83, 838.35 and 234.23 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.83 : 838.35 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.83/838.35 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.83x = 838.35 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.83x = 196,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,366.72/558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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