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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.95, 838.49 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.95, 838.49 and 234.32 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.95 : 838.49 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.95/838.49 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.95x = 838.49 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.95x = 196,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,469.61/558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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