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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 832.80 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 832.80 and 230.76 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 832.80 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/832.80 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 832.80 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 192,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,176.93/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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