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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.11, 838.06 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.11, 838.06 and 234.10 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.11 : 838.06 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.11/838.06 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.11x = 838.06 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.11x = 196,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,189.18/559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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