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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 831.93 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 831.93 and 230.02 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 831.93 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/831.93 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 831.93 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 191,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,360.54/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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