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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 833.19 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 833.19 and 226.41 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 833.19 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/833.19 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 833.19 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 188,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,638.57/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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