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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 832.75 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 832.75 and 225.97 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 832.75 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/832.75 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 832.75 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 188,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,176.52/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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