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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 828.93 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 828.93 and 228.02 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 828.93 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/828.93 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 828.93 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 189,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,008.47/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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