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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.81, 831.87 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.81, 831.87 and 229.77 is: 344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.81 : 831.87 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.81/831.87 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.81x = 831.87 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.81x = 191,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,137.62/554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.51

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