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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.38, 826.34 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.38, 826.34 and 227 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.38 : 826.34 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.38/826.34 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.38x = 826.34 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.38x = 187,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,579.18/551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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