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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 827.96 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 827.96 and 227.36 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 827.96 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/827.96 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 827.96 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 188,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,245.92/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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