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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.62, 827.42 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.62, 827.42 and 226.90 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.62 : 827.42 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.62/827.42 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.62x = 827.42 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.62x = 187,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,741.60/551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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