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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 829.92 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 829.92 and 228.60 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 829.92 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/829.92 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 829.92 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 189,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,719.71/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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