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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 832.35 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 832.35 and 208.36 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 832.35 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/832.35 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 832.35 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 173,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,428.45/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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