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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 552.09 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 552.09 and 242.70 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 552.09 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/552.09 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 552.09 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 133,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,992.24/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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