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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 832.34 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 832.34 and 230.08 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 832.34 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/832.34 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 832.34 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 191,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,504.79/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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