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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.29, 552.33 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.29, 552.33 and 242.90 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.29 : 552.33 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.29/552.33 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.29x = 552.33 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.29x = 134,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,158.20/400.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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