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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 838.54 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 838.54 and 229.84 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 838.54 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/838.54 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 838.54 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 192,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,730.03/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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