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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.05, 563 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.05, 563 and 242.25 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.05 : 563 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.05/563 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.05x = 563 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.05x = 136,386.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,386.75/408.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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