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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 825.39 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 825.39 and 242.24 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 825.39 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/825.39 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 825.39 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 199,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,938.35/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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