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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 829.95 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 829.95 and 228.63 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 829.95 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/829.95 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 829.95 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 189,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,751.47/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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