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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.06, 826.25 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.06, 826.25 and 226.02 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.06 : 826.25 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.06/826.25 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.06x = 826.25 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.06x = 186,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,747.89/551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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