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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.83, 562.85 and 242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.83, 562.85 and 242.05 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.83 : 562.85 = 242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.83/562.85 = 242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.83x = 562.85 × 242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.83x = 136,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,237.84/407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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