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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 832.43 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 832.43 and 226.03 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 832.43 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/832.43 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 832.43 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 188,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,151.76/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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