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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.77, 824.47 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.77, 824.47 and 225.23 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.77 : 824.47 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.77/824.47 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.77x = 824.47 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.77x = 185,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,690.69/549.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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