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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.05, 831.83 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.05, 831.83 and 230.24 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.05 : 831.83 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.05/831.83 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.05x = 831.83 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.05x = 191,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,515.23/555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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