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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 830.57 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 830.57 and 229.20 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 830.57 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/830.57 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 830.57 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 190,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,365.50/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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