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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.75, 833.63 and 230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.75, 833.63 and 230.89 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.75 : 833.63 = 230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.75/833.63 = 230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.75x = 833.63 × 230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.75x = 192,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,476.83/555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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