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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.99, 828.05 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.99, 828.05 and 223.04 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.99 : 828.05 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.99/828.05 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.99x = 828.05 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.99x = 184,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,689.23/551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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