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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 832.73 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 832.73 and 230.50 is: 345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 832.73 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/832.73 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 832.73 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 191,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,944.27/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.76

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