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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.45, 826.04 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.45, 826.04 and 242.20 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.45 : 826.04 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.45/826.04 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.45x = 826.04 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.45x = 200,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,066.89/550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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