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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 833.06 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 833.06 and 226.55 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 833.06 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/833.06 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 833.06 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 188,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,725.58/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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