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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 828.50 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 828.50 and 227.44 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 828.50 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/828.50 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 828.50 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 188,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,434.04/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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