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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 828.36 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 828.36 and 205.47 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 828.36 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/828.36 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 828.36 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 170,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,203.13/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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