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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 833.49 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 833.49 and 230.82 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 833.49 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/833.49 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 833.49 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 192,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,383.04/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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