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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.41, 828.87 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.41, 828.87 and 223.32 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.41 : 828.87 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.41/828.87 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.41x = 828.87 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.41x = 185,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,102.13/552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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