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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.11, 838.82 and 229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.11, 838.82 and 229.85 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.11 : 838.82 = 229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.11/838.82 = 229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.11x = 838.82 × 229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.11x = 192,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,797.43/559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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