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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 563.16 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 563.16 and 242.36 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 563.16 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/563.16 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 563.16 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 136,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,487.46/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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