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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 825.72 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 825.72 and 225.72 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 825.72 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/825.72 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 825.72 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 186,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,381.52/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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