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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.94, 824.91 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.94, 824.91 and 225.08 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.94 : 824.91 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.94/824.91 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.94x = 824.91 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.94x = 185,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,670.74/549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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