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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 833.04 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 833.04 and 230.88 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 833.04 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/833.04 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 833.04 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 192,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,332.28/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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