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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.85, 833.37 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.85, 833.37 and 231.04 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.85 : 833.37 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.85/833.37 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.85x = 833.37 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.85x = 192,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,541.80/555.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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