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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.95, 823.58 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.95, 823.58 and 224.55 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.95 : 823.58 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.95/823.58 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.95x = 823.58 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.95x = 184,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,934.89/548.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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