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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 827.20 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 827.20 and 226.94 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 827.20 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/827.20 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 827.20 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 187,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,724.77/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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