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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 832.82 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 832.82 and 230.55 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 832.82 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/832.82 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 832.82 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 192,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,005.50/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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