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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 552.35 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 552.35 and 242.84 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 552.35 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/552.35 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 552.35 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 134,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,130.52/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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