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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.42, 829.74 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.42, 829.74 and 228.52 is: 342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.42 : 829.74 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.42/829.74 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.42x = 829.74 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.42x = 189,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,612.18/553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.62

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