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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 827.03 and 222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 827.03 and 222.29 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 827.03 = 222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/827.03 = 222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 827.03 × 222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 183,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,840.50/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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