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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.03, 823.14 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.03, 823.14 and 224.40 is: 336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.03 : 823.14 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.03/823.14 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.03x = 823.14 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.03x = 184,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,712.62/549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.43

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