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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.83, 827.90 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.83, 827.90 and 227.13 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.83 : 827.90 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.83/827.90 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.83x = 827.90 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.83x = 188,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,040.93/551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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