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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.21, 825.33 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.21, 825.33 and 225.35 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.21 : 825.33 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.21/825.33 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.21x = 825.33 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.21x = 185,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,988.12/550.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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