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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.62, 833.85 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.62, 833.85 and 231.21 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.62 : 833.85 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.62/833.85 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.62x = 833.85 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.62x = 192,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,794.46/555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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