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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.46, 825.21 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.46, 825.21 and 242.08 is: 362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.46 : 825.21 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.46/825.21 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.46x = 825.21 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.46x = 199,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,764.77/550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.90

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