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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 827.78 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 827.78 and 227.38 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 827.78 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/827.78 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 827.78 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 188,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,220.62/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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