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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.64, 824.56 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.64, 824.56 and 225.24 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.64 : 824.56 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.64/824.56 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.64x = 824.56 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.64x = 185,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,723.89/549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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