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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.71, 833.89 and 231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.71, 833.89 and 231.07 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.71 : 833.89 = 231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.71/833.89 = 231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.71x = 833.89 × 231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.71x = 192,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,685.81/555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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