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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.81, 832.23 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.81, 832.23 and 230.19 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.81 : 832.23 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.81/832.23 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.81x = 832.23 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.81x = 191,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,571.02/554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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