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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550, 825.36 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550, 825.36 and 208 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550 : 825.36 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550/825.36 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550x = 825.36 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550x = 171,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,674.88/550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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