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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.26, 825.80 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.26, 825.80 and 225.86 is: 338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.26 : 825.80 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.26/825.80 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.26x = 825.80 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.26x = 186,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,509.93/550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.95

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