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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 828.66 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 828.66 and 227.84 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 828.66 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/828.66 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 828.66 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 188,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,798.61/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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