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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.27, 828.47 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.27, 828.47 and 227.73 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.27 : 828.47 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.27/828.47 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.27x = 828.47 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.27x = 188,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,665.40/552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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