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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 831.82 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 831.82 and 229.96 is: 344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 831.82 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/831.82 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 831.82 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 191,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,285.33/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.92

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