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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 831.59 and 229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 831.59 and 229.85 is: 344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 831.59 = 229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/831.59 = 229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 831.59 × 229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 191,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,141.89/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.74

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