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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 831.86 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 831.86 and 229.86 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 831.86 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/831.86 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 831.86 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 191,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,211.34/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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