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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.11, 832.07 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.11, 832.07 and 208.22 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.11 : 832.07 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.11/832.07 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.11x = 832.07 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.11x = 173,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,249.98/555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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