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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.54, 832.02 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.54, 832.02 and 229.88 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.54 : 832.02 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.54/832.02 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.54x = 832.02 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.54x = 191,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,264.76/554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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