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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 828.34 and 227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 828.34 and 227.35 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 828.34 = 227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/828.34 = 227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 828.34 × 227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 188,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,320.46/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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