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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 825.33 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 825.33 and 242.11 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 825.33 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/825.33 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 825.33 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 199,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,820.65/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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