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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 824.92 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 824.92 and 225.68 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 824.92 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/824.92 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 824.92 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 186,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,163.26/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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