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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.25, 823.88 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.25, 823.88 and 207.25 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.25 : 823.88 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.25/823.88 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.25x = 823.88 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.25x = 170,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,749.13/549.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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