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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.18, 822.96 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.18, 822.96 and 224.37 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.18 : 822.96 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.18/822.96 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.18x = 822.96 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.18x = 184,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,647.54/549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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