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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 828.06 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 828.06 and 205.54 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 828.06 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/828.06 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 828.06 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 170,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,199.45/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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