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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 552 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 552 and 242.70 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 552 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/552 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 552 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 133,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,970.40/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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