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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.51, 827.13 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.51, 827.13 and 222.69 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.51 : 827.13 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.51/827.13 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.51x = 827.13 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.51x = 184,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,193.58/551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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