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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.88, 824.52 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.88, 824.52 and 225.34 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.88 : 824.52 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.88/824.52 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.88x = 824.52 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.88x = 185,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,797.34/549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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