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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 825.39 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 825.39 and 225.90 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 825.39 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/825.39 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 825.39 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 186,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,455.60/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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