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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.56, 828.52 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.56, 828.52 and 228 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.56 : 828.52 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.56/828.52 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.56x = 828.52 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.56x = 188,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,902.56/552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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