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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.07, 829.59 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.07, 829.59 and 228.21 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.07 : 829.59 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.07/829.59 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.07x = 829.59 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.07x = 189,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,320.73/553.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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