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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.43, 827.15 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.43, 827.15 and 222.52 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.43 : 827.15 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.43/827.15 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.43x = 827.15 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.43x = 184,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,057.42/551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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