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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.87, 562.83 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.87, 562.83 and 242.18 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.87 : 562.83 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.87/562.83 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.87x = 562.83 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.87x = 136,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,303.36/407.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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