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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 827.56 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 827.56 and 227.12 is: 340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 827.56 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/827.56 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 827.56 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 187,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,955.43/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.70

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