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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 833.04 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 833.04 and 230.49 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 833.04 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/833.04 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 833.04 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 192,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,007.39/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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