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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 824.88 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 824.88 and 208 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 824.88 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/824.88 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 824.88 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 171,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,575.04/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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