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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.46, 824.40 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.46, 824.40 and 225.10 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.46 : 824.40 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.46/824.40 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.46x = 824.40 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.46x = 185,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,572.44/549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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