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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 832.77 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 832.77 and 230.46 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 832.77 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/832.77 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 832.77 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 191,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,920.17/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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