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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 831.72 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 831.72 and 230.04 is: 344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 831.72 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/831.72 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 831.72 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 191,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,328.87/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.81

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