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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.37, 830.05 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.37, 830.05 and 228.76 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.37 : 830.05 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.37/830.05 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.37x = 830.05 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.37x = 189,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,879.59/553.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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