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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 828.84 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 828.84 and 227.88 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 828.84 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/828.84 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 828.84 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 188,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,876.06/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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