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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.74, 554.45 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.74, 554.45 and 242.17 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.74 : 554.45 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.74/554.45 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.74x = 554.45 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.74x = 134,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,268.56/401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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