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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.30, 830.05 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.30, 830.05 and 228.69 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.30 : 830.05 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.30/830.05 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.30x = 830.05 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.30x = 189,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,823.56/553.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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