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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 823.71 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 823.71 and 224.66 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 823.71 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/823.71 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 823.71 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 185,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,054.69/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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