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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.87, 827.79 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.87, 827.79 and 227.16 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.87 : 827.79 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.87/827.79 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.87x = 827.79 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.87x = 188,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,040.78/551.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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