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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 563.53 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 563.53 and 242.49 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 563.53 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/563.53 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 563.53 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 136,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,649.69/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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