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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 829.48 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 829.48 and 228.26 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 829.48 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/829.48 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 829.48 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 189,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,337.10/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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