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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 827.64 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 827.64 and 227.20 is: 340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 827.64 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/827.64 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 827.64 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 188,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,039.81/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.70

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