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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.63, 824.45 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.63, 824.45 and 225.03 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.63 : 824.45 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.63/824.45 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.63x = 824.45 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.63x = 185,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,524.86/549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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