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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.76, 830.63 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.76, 830.63 and 228.89 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.76 : 830.63 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.76/830.63 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.76x = 830.63 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.76x = 190,117.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,117.60/553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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