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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.91, 829.74 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.91, 829.74 and 228.28 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.91 : 829.74 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.91/829.74 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.91x = 829.74 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.91x = 189,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,408.90/552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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