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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 832.98 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 832.98 and 230.52 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 832.98 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/832.98 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 832.98 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 192,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,018.55/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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