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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 827.24 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 827.24 and 222.73 is: 333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 827.24 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/827.24 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 827.24 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 184,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,247.98/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.86

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