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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.83, 833.82 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.83, 833.82 and 231.02 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.83 : 833.82 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.83/833.82 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.83x = 833.82 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.83x = 192,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,624.93/555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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