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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.47, 825.73 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.47, 825.73 and 242.17 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.47 : 825.73 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.47/825.73 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.47x = 825.73 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.47x = 199,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,961.69/550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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