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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.99, 825.11 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.99, 825.11 and 225.39 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.99 : 825.11 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.99/825.11 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.99x = 825.11 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.99x = 185,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,970.42/549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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