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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 831.56 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 831.56 and 229.56 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 831.56 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/831.56 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 831.56 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 190,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,891.77/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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