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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 833.05 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 833.05 and 144.47 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 833.05 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/833.05 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 833.05 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 120,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,352.45/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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