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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 832.52 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 832.52 and 221.50 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 832.52 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/832.52 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 832.52 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 184,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,403.18/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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