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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.88, 827.82 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.88, 827.82 and 227.25 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.88 : 827.82 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.88/827.82 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.88x = 827.82 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.88x = 188,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,122.10/551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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