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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 833.08 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 833.08 and 230.68 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 833.08 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/833.08 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 833.08 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 192,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,174.89/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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