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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.42, 825.02 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.42, 825.02 and 221.28 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.42 : 825.02 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.42/825.02 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.42x = 825.02 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.42x = 182,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,563.01/550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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