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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 826.61 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 826.61 and 226.40 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 826.61 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/826.61 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 826.61 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 187,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,139.24/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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