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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.23, 827.16 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.23, 827.16 and 243.16 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.23 : 827.16 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.23/827.16 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.23x = 827.16 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.23x = 201,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,132.23/551.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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