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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.63, 833.13 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.63, 833.13 and 230.82 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.63 : 833.13 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.63/833.13 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.63x = 833.13 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.63x = 192,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,303.07/555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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