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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.17, 829.76 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.17, 829.76 and 228.48 is: 342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.17 : 829.76 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.17/829.76 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.17x = 829.76 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.17x = 189,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,583.56/553.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.72

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