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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 831.78 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 831.78 and 230.10 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 831.78 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/831.78 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 831.78 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 191,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,392.58/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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