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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.83, 832.35 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.83, 832.35 and 230.22 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.83 : 832.35 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.83/832.35 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.83x = 832.35 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.83x = 191,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,625.12/554.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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