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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 552.03 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 552.03 and 242.54 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 552.03 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/552.03 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 552.03 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 133,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,890.86/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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