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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.87, 829.40 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.87, 829.40 and 228.26 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.87 : 829.40 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.87/829.40 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.87x = 829.40 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.87x = 189,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,318.84/552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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