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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.09, 832.62 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.09, 832.62 and 226.02 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.09 : 832.62 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.09/832.62 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.09x = 832.62 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.09x = 188,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,188.77/555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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