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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 826.42 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 826.42 and 226.04 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 826.42 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/826.42 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 826.42 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 186,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,803.98/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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