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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 823.68 and 224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 823.68 and 224.41 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 823.68 = 224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/823.68 = 224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 823.68 × 224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 184,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,842.03/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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