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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.22, 828.63 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.22, 828.63 and 244.22 is: 366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.22 : 828.63 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.22/828.63 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.22x = 828.63 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.22x = 202,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,363.88/552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.46

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