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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 828.94 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 828.94 and 228.04 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 828.94 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/828.94 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 828.94 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 189,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,030.91/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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