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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 832.22 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 832.22 and 225.64 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 832.22 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/832.22 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 832.22 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 187,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,782.12/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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