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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.17, 825.26 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.17, 825.26 and 242.02 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.17 : 825.26 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.17/825.26 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.17x = 825.26 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.17x = 199,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,729.25/550.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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