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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 826.08 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 826.08 and 225.86 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 826.08 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/826.08 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 826.08 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 186,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,578.43/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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