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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.79, 828.00 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.79, 828.00 and 222.88 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.79 : 828.00 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.79/828.00 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.79x = 828.00 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.79x = 184,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,546.51/551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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