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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 828.23 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 828.23 and 227.51 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 828.23 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/828.23 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 828.23 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 188,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,428.43/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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