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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.81, 832.11 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.81, 832.11 and 225.66 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.81 : 832.11 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.81/832.11 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.81x = 832.11 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.81x = 187,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,776.22/554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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