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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.35, 827.04 and 226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.35, 827.04 and 226.63 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.35 : 827.04 = 226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.35/827.04 = 226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.35x = 827.04 × 226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.35x = 187,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,427.94/551.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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