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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 832.43 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 832.43 and 230.23 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 832.43 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/832.43 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 832.43 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 191,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,650.36/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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