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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.15, 831.23 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.15, 831.23 and 229.61 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.15 : 831.23 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.15/831.23 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.15x = 831.23 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.15x = 190,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,858.72/554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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