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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 830.49 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 830.49 and 228.78 is: 343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 830.49 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/830.49 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 830.49 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 189,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,999.50/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.33

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