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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 828 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 828 and 227.12 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 828 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/828 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 828 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 188,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,055.36/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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