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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 824.67 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 824.67 and 221.00 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 824.67 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/824.67 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 824.67 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 182,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,247.95/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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