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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 828.89 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 828.89 and 223.65 is: 335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 828.89 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/828.89 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 828.89 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 185,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,380.97/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.28

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