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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.38, 829.61 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.38, 829.61 and 228.98 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.38 : 829.61 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.38/829.61 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.38x = 829.61 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.38x = 189,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,958.80/553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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