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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 563.14 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 563.14 and 242.40 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 563.14 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/563.14 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 563.14 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 136,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,505.14/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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