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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 831.16 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 831.16 and 229.96 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 831.16 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/831.16 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 831.16 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 191,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,133.55/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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