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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.45, 824.33 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.45, 824.33 and 225.05 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.45 : 824.33 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.45/824.33 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.45x = 824.33 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.45x = 185,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,515.47/549.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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