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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 832.74 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 832.74 and 226.11 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 832.74 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/832.74 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 832.74 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 188,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,290.84/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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