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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 829.81 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 829.81 and 224.07 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 829.81 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/829.81 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 829.81 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 185,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,932.69/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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