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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 829.24 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 829.24 and 228.12 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 829.24 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/829.24 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 829.24 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 189,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,166.23/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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