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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 825.53 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 825.53 and 225.74 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 825.53 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/825.53 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 825.53 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 186,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,356.08/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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