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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 828.36 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 828.36 and 227.36 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 828.36 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/828.36 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 828.36 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 188,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,335.93/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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