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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 827.97 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 827.97 and 227.10 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 827.97 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/827.97 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 827.97 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 188,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,030.85/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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