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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 831.87 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 831.87 and 229.77 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 831.87 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/831.87 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 831.87 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 191,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,138.77/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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