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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.31, 831.20 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.31, 831.20 and 229.59 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.31 : 831.20 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.31/831.20 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.31x = 831.20 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.31x = 190,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,834.06/554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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