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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 833.10 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 833.10 and 230.72 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 833.10 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/833.10 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 833.10 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 192,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,214.34/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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