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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.37, 833.10 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.37, 833.10 and 230.77 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.37 : 833.10 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.37/833.10 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.37x = 833.10 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.37x = 192,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,254.49/555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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