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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 832.19 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 832.19 and 230.11 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 832.19 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/832.19 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 832.19 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 191,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,492.01/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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