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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 563.03 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 563.03 and 242.28 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 563.03 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/563.03 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 563.03 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 136,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,410.61/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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