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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550, 825.08 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550, 825.08 and 203.28 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 825.08 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/825.08 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 825.08 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 167,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,718.14/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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