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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.67, 829.02 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.67, 829.02 and 228.06 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.67 : 829.02 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.67/829.02 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.67x = 829.02 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.67x = 189,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,065.16/552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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