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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 554.87 and 242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 554.87 and 242.62 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 554.87 = 242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/554.87 = 242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 554.87 × 242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 134,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,618.57/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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