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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 831.67 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 831.67 and 230.18 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 831.67 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/831.67 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 831.67 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 191,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,429.07/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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