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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.71, 833.58 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.71, 833.58 and 231.03 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.71 : 833.58 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.71/833.58 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.71x = 833.58 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.71x = 192,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,581.99/555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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