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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 832.04 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 832.04 and 230.60 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 832.04 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/832.04 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 832.04 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 191,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,868.42/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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