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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 830.73 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 830.73 and 229.73 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 830.73 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/830.73 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 830.73 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 190,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,839.45/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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