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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 828.77 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 828.77 and 223.50 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 828.77 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/828.77 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 828.77 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 185,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,231.79/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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