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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.51, 825.24 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.51, 825.24 and 225.64 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.51 : 825.24 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.51/825.24 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.51x = 825.24 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.51x = 186,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,207.15/550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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