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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.23, 829.98 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.23, 829.98 and 228.51 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.23 : 829.98 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.23/829.98 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.23x = 829.98 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.23x = 189,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,658.73/553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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