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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 831.26 and 229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 831.26 and 229.67 is: 344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 831.26 = 229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/831.26 = 229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 831.26 × 229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 190,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,915.02/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.57

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