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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 825.48 and 242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 825.48 and 242.23 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 825.48 = 242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/825.48 = 242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 825.48 × 242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 199,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,956.02/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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