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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.66, 823.86 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.66, 823.86 and 224.68 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.66 : 823.86 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.66/823.86 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.66x = 823.86 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.66x = 185,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,104.86/549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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