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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.85, 833.78 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.85, 833.78 and 231.24 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.85 : 833.78 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.85/833.78 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.85x = 833.78 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.85x = 192,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,803.29/555.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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