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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 825.15 and 242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 825.15 and 242.21 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 825.15 = 242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/825.15 = 242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 825.15 × 242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 199,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,859.58/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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