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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.00, 830.99 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.00, 830.99 and 229.37 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.00 : 830.99 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.00/830.99 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.00x = 830.99 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.00x = 190,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,600.59/554.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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