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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 832.48 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 832.48 and 230.16 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 832.48 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/832.48 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 832.48 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 191,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,603.60/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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