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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.69, 826.97 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.69, 826.97 and 222.63 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.69 : 826.97 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.69/826.97 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.69x = 826.97 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.69x = 184,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,109.39/551.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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