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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.91, 831.24 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.91, 831.24 and 229.28 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.91 : 831.24 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.91/831.24 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.91x = 831.24 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.91x = 190,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,586.71/553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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