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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 563.03 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 563.03 and 242.18 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 563.03 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/563.03 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 563.03 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 136,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,354.61/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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