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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.06, 552 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.06, 552 and 242.65 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.06 : 552 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.06/552 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.06x = 552 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.06x = 133,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,940.04/400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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