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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.98, 824.26 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.98, 824.26 and 225.57 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.98 : 824.26 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.98/824.26 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.98x = 824.26 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.98x = 185,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,928.33/549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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