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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 563.31 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 563.31 and 242.45 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 563.31 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/563.31 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 563.31 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 136,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,574.51/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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