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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 831.18 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 831.18 and 225.06 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 831.18 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/831.18 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 831.18 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 187,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,062.25/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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