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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 831.60 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 831.60 and 229.86 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 831.60 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/831.60 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 831.60 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 191,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,151.58/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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