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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.42, 827.13 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.42, 827.13 and 226.58 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.42 : 827.13 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.42/827.13 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.42x = 827.13 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.42x = 187,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,406.98/551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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