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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.99, 833.85 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.99, 833.85 and 231.36 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.99 : 833.85 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.99/833.85 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.99x = 833.85 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.99x = 192,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,919.54/555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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