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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.67, 829.89 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.67, 829.89 and 228.72 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.67 : 829.89 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.67/829.89 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.67x = 829.89 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.67x = 189,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,812.44/553.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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