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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.56 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.56 and 227.60 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.56 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.56 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.56 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 188,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,580.26/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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