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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 823.84 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 823.84 and 224.48 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 823.84 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/823.84 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 823.84 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 184,930.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,930.36/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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