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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.88, 838.53 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.88, 838.53 and 234.16 is: 351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.88 : 838.53 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.88/838.53 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.88x = 838.53 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.88x = 196,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,348.09/558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.33

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