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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 827.92 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 827.92 and 222.80 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 827.92 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/827.92 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 827.92 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 184,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,459.46/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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