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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.95, 825.03 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.95, 825.03 and 225.32 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.95 : 825.03 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.95/825.03 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.95x = 825.03 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.95x = 185,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,891.63/549.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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