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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 830.48 and 229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 830.48 and 229.79 is: 344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 830.48 = 229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/830.48 = 229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 830.48 × 229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 190,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,830.70/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.34

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