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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 827.60 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 827.60 and 227.08 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 827.60 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/827.60 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 827.60 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 187,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,931.41/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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