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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 829.26 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 829.26 and 228.12 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 829.26 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/829.26 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 829.26 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 189,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,170.79/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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