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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 831.42 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 831.42 and 229.32 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 831.42 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/831.42 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 831.42 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 190,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,661.23/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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