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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 827.30 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 827.30 and 226.79 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 827.30 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/827.30 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 827.30 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 187,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,621.62/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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