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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 832.23 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 832.23 and 230.34 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 832.23 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/832.23 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 832.23 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 191,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,695.86/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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