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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.11, 563.22 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.11, 563.22 and 242.35 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.11 : 563.22 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.11/563.22 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.11x = 563.22 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.11x = 136,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,496.54/408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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