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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 832.22 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 832.22 and 230.11 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 832.22 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/832.22 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 832.22 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 191,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,502.14/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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