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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.07, 563.10 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.07, 563.10 and 242.32 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.07 : 563.10 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.07/563.10 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.07x = 563.10 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.07x = 136,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,450.39/408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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