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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 825.08 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 825.08 and 225.45 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 825.08 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/825.08 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 825.08 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 186,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,013.16/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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