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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.54, 825.82 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.54, 825.82 and 225.92 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.54 : 825.82 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.54/825.82 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.54x = 825.82 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.54x = 186,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,569.25/550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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