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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.17, 838.86 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.17, 838.86 and 230.11 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.17 : 838.86 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.17/838.86 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.17x = 838.86 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.17x = 193,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,027.11/559.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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