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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 824.99 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 824.99 and 225.67 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 824.99 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/824.99 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 824.99 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 186,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,173.99/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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