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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 833.10 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 833.10 and 230.61 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 833.10 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/833.10 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 833.10 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 192,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,117.03/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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