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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.41, 827.21 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.41, 827.21 and 226.60 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.41 : 827.21 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.41/827.21 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.41x = 827.21 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.41x = 187,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,444.28/551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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