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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.87, 826.29 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.87, 826.29 and 226.16 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.87 : 826.29 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.87/826.29 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.87x = 826.29 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.87x = 186,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,873.75/550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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