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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.61, 831.91 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.61, 831.91 and 229.97 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.61 : 831.91 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.61/831.91 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.61x = 831.91 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.61x = 191,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,314.34/554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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