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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.24, 826.32 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.24, 826.32 and 204.32 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.24 : 826.32 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.24/826.32 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.24x = 826.32 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.24x = 168,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,833.70/551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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