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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.65, 838.89 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.65, 838.89 and 230.44 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.65 : 838.89 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.65/838.89 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.65x = 838.89 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.65x = 193,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,313.81/559.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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