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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.31, 832.69 and 230.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.31, 832.69 and 230.59 is: 345.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.31 : 832.69 = 230.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.31/832.69 = 230.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.31x = 832.69 × 230.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.31x = 192,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,009.99/555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.77

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