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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 561.93 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 561.93 and 241.45 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 561.93 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/561.93 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 561.93 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 135,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,678.00/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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