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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 832.56 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 832.56 and 230.10 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 832.56 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/832.56 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 832.56 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 191,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,572.06/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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