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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 825.50 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 825.50 and 242.24 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 825.50 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/825.50 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 825.50 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 199,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,969.12/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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