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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 828.94 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 828.94 and 227.92 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 828.94 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/828.94 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 828.94 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 188,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,932.00/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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