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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.09, 823.65 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.09, 823.65 and 224.48 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.09 : 823.65 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.09/823.65 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.09x = 823.65 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.09x = 184,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,892.95/549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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