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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.41, 823.57 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.41, 823.57 and 225.01 is: 337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.41 : 823.57 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.41/823.57 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.41x = 823.57 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.41x = 185,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,311.49/549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.29

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