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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 828.36 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 828.36 and 227.58 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 828.36 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/828.36 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 828.36 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 188,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,518.17/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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