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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.54, 824.04 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.54, 824.04 and 225 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.54 : 824.04 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.54/824.04 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.54x = 824.04 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.54x = 185,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,409/549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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