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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 825.40 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 825.40 and 225.60 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 825.40 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/825.40 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 825.40 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 186,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,210.24/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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