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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 825.72 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 825.72 and 225.86 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 825.72 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/825.72 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 825.72 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 186,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,497.12/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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