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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 826.56 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 826.56 and 226.42 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 826.56 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/826.56 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 826.56 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 187,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,149.72/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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