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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 827.94 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 827.94 and 222.90 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 827.94 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/827.94 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 827.94 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 184,546.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,546.71/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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