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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.21, 831.41 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.21, 831.41 and 229.60 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.21 : 831.41 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.21/831.41 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.21x = 831.41 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.21x = 190,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,890.23/554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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