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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.78, 833.25 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.78, 833.25 and 231.37 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.78 : 833.25 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.78/833.25 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.78x = 833.25 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.78x = 192,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,789.05/555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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