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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 562 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 562 and 249.84 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 562 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/562 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 562 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 140,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,410.08/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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