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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.14, 828.19 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.14, 828.19 and 227.26 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.14 : 828.19 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.14/828.19 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.14x = 828.19 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.14x = 188,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,214.46/552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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