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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 832.17 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 832.17 and 230.03 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 832.17 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/832.17 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 832.17 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 191,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,419.90/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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