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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 830.96 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 830.96 and 229.35 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 830.96 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/830.96 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 830.96 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 190,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,579.53/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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