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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 825.04 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 825.04 and 225.18 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 825.04 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/825.04 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 825.04 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 185,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,782.51/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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