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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.38, 830.95 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.38, 830.95 and 225.11 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.38 : 830.95 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.38/830.95 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.38x = 830.95 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.38x = 187,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,056.67/554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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