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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.89, 838.40 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.89, 838.40 and 234.18 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.89 : 838.40 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.89/838.40 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.89x = 838.40 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.89x = 196,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,332.32/558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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