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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.65, 827.57 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.65, 827.57 and 227.24 is: 340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.65 : 827.57 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.65/827.57 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.65x = 827.57 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.65x = 188,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,055.87/551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.90

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