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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.53, 828.99 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.53, 828.99 and 227.93 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.53 : 828.99 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.53/828.99 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.53x = 828.99 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.53x = 188,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,947.55/552.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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