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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 827.92 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 827.92 and 227.48 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 827.92 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/827.92 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 827.92 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 188,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,335.24/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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