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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.37, 827 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.37, 827 and 226.72 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.37 : 827 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.37/827 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.37x = 827 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.37x = 187,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,497.44/551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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