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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 829.71 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 829.71 and 228.87 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 829.71 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/829.71 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 829.71 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 189,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,895.73/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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