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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.59, 827.38 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.59, 827.38 and 226.88 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.59 : 827.38 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.59/827.38 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.59x = 827.38 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.59x = 187,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,715.22/551.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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