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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 826.27 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 826.27 and 226.13 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 826.27 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/826.27 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 826.27 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 186,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,839.74/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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