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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 829.07 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 829.07 and 223.58 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 829.07 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/829.07 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 829.07 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 185,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,358.21/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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