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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.51, 830.76 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.51, 830.76 and 228.93 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.51 : 830.76 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.51/830.76 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.51x = 830.76 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.51x = 190,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,185.89/553.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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