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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.29, 833.30 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.29, 833.30 and 230.58 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.29 : 833.30 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.29/833.30 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.29x = 833.30 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.29x = 192,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,141.16/555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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