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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 838.06 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 838.06 and 229.58 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 838.06 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/838.06 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 838.06 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 192,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,401.81/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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