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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.42, 827 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.42, 827 and 226.74 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.42 : 827 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.42/827 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.42x = 827 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.42x = 187,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,513.98/551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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