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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.43, 825.62 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.43, 825.62 and 221.20 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.43 : 825.62 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.43/825.62 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.43x = 825.62 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.43x = 182,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,627.14/550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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