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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 562.93 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 562.93 and 242.17 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 562.93 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/562.93 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 562.93 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 136,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,322.75/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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