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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.83, 824.71 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.83, 824.71 and 225.19 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.83 : 824.71 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.83/824.71 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.83x = 824.71 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.83x = 185,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,716.44/549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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