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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 827.54 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 827.54 and 226.78 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 827.54 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/827.54 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 827.54 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 187,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,669.52/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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