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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.88, 825.06 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.88, 825.06 and 225.19 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.88 : 825.06 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.88/825.06 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.88x = 825.06 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.88x = 185,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,795.26/549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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