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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 833.09 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 833.09 and 230.85 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 833.09 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/833.09 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 833.09 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 192,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,317.67/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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