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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 832.88 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 832.88 and 203.92 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 832.88 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/832.88 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 832.88 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 169,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,839.87/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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