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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 833.10 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 833.10 and 230.84 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 833.10 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/833.10 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 833.10 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 192,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,312.80/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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