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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 825.51 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 825.51 and 225.43 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 825.51 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/825.51 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 825.51 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 186,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,094.72/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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