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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 833.36 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 833.36 and 208.83 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 833.36 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/833.36 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 833.36 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 174,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,029.52/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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