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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 826.40 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 826.40 and 226.24 is: 339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 826.40 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/826.40 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 826.40 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 186,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,964.74/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.37

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