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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.97, 828.94 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.97, 828.94 and 206.22 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.97 : 828.94 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.97/828.94 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.97x = 828.94 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.97x = 170,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,944.01/552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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