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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 827.72 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 827.72 and 227.48 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 827.72 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/827.72 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 827.72 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 188,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,289.75/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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