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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.22, 825.17 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.22, 825.17 and 241.99 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.22 : 825.17 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.22/825.17 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.22x = 825.17 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.22x = 199,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,679.62/550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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