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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.22, 825.66 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.22, 825.66 and 242.15 is: 363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.22 : 825.66 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.22/825.66 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.22x = 825.66 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.22x = 199,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,929.44/550.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.37

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