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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 833.04 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 833.04 and 230.42 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 833.04 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/833.04 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 833.04 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 191,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,949.08/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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