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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 830.84 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 830.84 and 229.46 is: 343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 830.84 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/830.84 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 830.84 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 190,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,644.55/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.96

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