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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.89, 824.94 and 225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.89, 824.94 and 225.49 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.89 : 824.94 = 225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.89/824.94 = 225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.89x = 824.94 × 225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.89x = 186,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,013.66/549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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