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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 562.84 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 562.84 and 242.13 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 562.84 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/562.84 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 562.84 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 136,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,279.84/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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