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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.67, 826.01 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.67, 826.01 and 225.98 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.67 : 826.01 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.67/826.01 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.67x = 826.01 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.67x = 186,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,661.74/550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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