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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.67, 833.36 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.67, 833.36 and 230.86 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.67 : 833.36 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.67/833.36 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.67x = 833.36 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.67x = 192,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,389.49/555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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