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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 827 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 827 and 226.44 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 827 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/827 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 827 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 187,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,265.88/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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