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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 831.96 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 831.96 and 230 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 831.96 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/831.96 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 831.96 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 191,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,350.80/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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