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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.61, 833.57 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.61, 833.57 and 226.35 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 833.57 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/833.57 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 833.57 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 188,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,678.57/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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