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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.53, 830.49 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.53, 830.49 and 228.93 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.53 : 830.49 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.53/830.49 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.53x = 830.49 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.53x = 190,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,124.08/553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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