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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 828.50 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 828.50 and 200.88 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 828.50 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/828.50 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 828.50 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 166,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,429.08/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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