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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.34, 833.15 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.34, 833.15 and 230.64 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.34 : 833.15 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.34/833.15 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.34x = 833.15 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.34x = 192,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,157.72/555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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