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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.91, 830.89 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.91, 830.89 and 229.31 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.91 : 830.89 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.91/830.89 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.91x = 830.89 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.91x = 190,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,531.39/553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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