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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 831.10 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 831.10 and 229.40 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 831.10 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/831.10 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 831.10 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 190,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,654.34/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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