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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.52, 824.38 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.52, 824.38 and 225.11 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.52 : 824.38 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.52/824.38 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.52x = 824.38 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.52x = 185,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,577.68/549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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