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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.89, 826.40 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.89, 826.40 and 226.21 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.89 : 826.40 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.89/826.40 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.89x = 826.40 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.89x = 186,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,939.94/550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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