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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.54, 824.22 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.54, 824.22 and 237.11 is: 355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.54 : 824.22 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.54/824.22 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.54x = 824.22 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.54x = 195,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,427.57/549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.62

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