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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 827.88 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 827.88 and 223.19 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 827.88 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/827.88 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 827.88 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 184,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,774.54/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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