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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.18, 833.05 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.18, 833.05 and 230.56 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.18 : 833.05 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.18/833.05 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.18x = 833.05 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.18x = 192,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,068.01/556.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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