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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.17, 829.80 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.17, 829.80 and 228.36 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.17 : 829.80 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.17/829.80 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.17x = 829.80 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.17x = 189,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,493.13/553.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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