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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 832.12 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 832.12 and 230.24 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 832.12 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/832.12 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 832.12 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 191,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,590.11/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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