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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.23, 825.66 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.23, 825.66 and 242.16 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.23 : 825.66 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.23/825.66 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.23x = 825.66 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.23x = 199,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,941.83/550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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