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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 827.64 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 827.64 and 226.96 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 827.64 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/827.64 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 827.64 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 187,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,839.11/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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