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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.49, 833.05 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.49, 833.05 and 226.27 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.49 : 833.05 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.49/833.05 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.49x = 833.05 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.49x = 188,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,494.22/555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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