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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 563.15 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 563.15 and 242.26 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 563.15 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/563.15 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 563.15 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 136,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,427.51/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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