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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.85, 824.93 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.85, 824.93 and 225.45 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.85 : 824.93 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.85/824.93 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.85x = 824.93 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.85x = 185,980.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,980.47/549.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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