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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 827.05 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 827.05 and 222.60 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 827.05 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/827.05 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 827.05 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 184,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,101.33/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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