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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 826.77 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 826.77 and 226.64 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 826.77 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/826.77 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 826.77 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 187,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,379.15/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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