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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 562.98 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 562.98 and 242.20 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 562.98 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/562.98 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 562.98 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 136,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,353.76/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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