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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.72, 832.92 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.72, 832.92 and 231 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.72 : 832.92 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.72/832.92 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.72x = 832.92 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.72x = 192,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,404.52/555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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