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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.61, 825.88 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.61, 825.88 and 242.25 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.61 : 825.88 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.61/825.88 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.61x = 825.88 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.61x = 200,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,069.43/550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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