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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.66, 829.86 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.66, 829.86 and 228.62 is: 342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.66 : 829.86 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.66/829.86 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.66x = 829.86 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.66x = 189,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,722.59/553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.67

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