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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 831.82 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 831.82 and 225.59 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 831.82 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/831.82 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 831.82 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 187,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,645.97/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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