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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.35, 832.89 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.35, 832.89 and 230.41 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.35 : 832.89 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.35/832.89 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.35x = 832.89 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.35x = 191,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,902.02/555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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