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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 833.18 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 833.18 and 230.85 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 833.18 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/833.18 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 833.18 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 192,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,334.28/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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