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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 561.83 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 561.83 and 241.35 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 561.83 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/561.83 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 561.83 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 135,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,596.46/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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