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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 831.32 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 831.32 and 225.08 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 831.32 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/831.32 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 831.32 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 187,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,108.22/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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