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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 562.99 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 562.99 and 242.11 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 562.99 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/562.99 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 562.99 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 136,301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,301.48/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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