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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 832.44 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 832.44 and 225.64 is: 338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 832.44 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/832.44 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 832.44 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 187,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,831.76/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.59

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