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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.42, 830.14 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.42, 830.14 and 228.58 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.42 : 830.14 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.42/830.14 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.42x = 830.14 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.42x = 189,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,753.40/553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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