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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.29, 830.07 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.29, 830.07 and 228.89 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.29 : 830.07 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.29/830.07 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.29x = 830.07 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.29x = 189,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,994.72/553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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