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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.18, 825.40 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.18, 825.40 and 242.10 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.18 : 825.40 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.18/825.40 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.18x = 825.40 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.18x = 199,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,829.34/550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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