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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.61, 832.07 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.61, 832.07 and 225.35 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.61 : 832.07 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.61/832.07 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.61x = 832.07 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.61x = 187,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,501.69/554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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