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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.54, 825.79 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.54, 825.79 and 225.69 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.54 : 825.79 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.54/825.79 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.54x = 825.79 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.54x = 186,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,372.55/550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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