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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 833.22 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 833.22 and 208.77 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 833.22 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/833.22 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 833.22 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 173,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,951.34/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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