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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 827.52 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 827.52 and 222.77 is: 334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 827.52 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/827.52 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 827.52 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 184,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,346.63/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.16

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