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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 827.78 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 827.78 and 226.97 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 827.78 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/827.78 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 827.78 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 187,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,882.16/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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