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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 837.72 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 837.72 and 234.18 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 837.72 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/837.72 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 837.72 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 196,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,177.27/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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