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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.34, 825.57 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.34, 825.57 and 225.71 is: 338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.34 : 825.57 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.34/825.57 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.34x = 825.57 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.34x = 186,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,339.40/550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.59

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