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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 832.14 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 832.14 and 230.13 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 832.14 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/832.14 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 832.14 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 191,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,500.38/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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