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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.87, 832.16 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.87, 832.16 and 208.23 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.87 : 832.16 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.87/832.16 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.87x = 832.16 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.87x = 173,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,279.64/554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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