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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.35, 828.50 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.35, 828.50 and 227.47 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.35 : 828.50 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.35/828.50 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.35x = 828.50 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.35x = 188,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,458.90/552.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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