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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 827.40 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 827.40 and 226.65 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 827.40 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/827.40 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 827.40 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 187,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,530.21/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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