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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.17, 824.49 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.17, 824.49 and 242.28 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.17 : 824.49 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.17/824.49 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.17x = 824.49 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.17x = 199,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,757.44/550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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