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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.54, 828.32 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.54, 828.32 and 227.70 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.54 : 828.32 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.54/828.32 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.54x = 828.32 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.54x = 188,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,607.33/552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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