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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.95, 827.20 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.95, 827.20 and 226.95 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.95 : 827.20 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.95/827.20 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.95x = 827.20 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.95x = 187,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,733.04/551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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