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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 831.39 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 831.39 and 225.47 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 831.39 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/831.39 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 831.39 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 187,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,455.58/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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