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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 832.14 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 832.14 and 230.40 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 832.14 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/832.14 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 832.14 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 191,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,725.06/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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