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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 829.87 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 829.87 and 228.54 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 829.87 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/829.87 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 829.87 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 189,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,658.49/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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