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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.42, 831.72 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.42, 831.72 and 229.61 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.42 : 831.72 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.42/831.72 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.42x = 831.72 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.42x = 190,967.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,967.07/554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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