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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 831.84 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 831.84 and 229.84 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 831.84 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/831.84 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 831.84 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 191,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,190.11/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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