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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.47, 825.92 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.47, 825.92 and 242.15 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.47 : 825.92 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.47/825.92 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.47x = 825.92 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.47x = 199,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,995.32/550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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