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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 828.87 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 828.87 and 223.44 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 828.87 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/828.87 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 828.87 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 185,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,203.43/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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