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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 563.13 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 563.13 and 242.35 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 563.13 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/563.13 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 563.13 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 136,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,470.53/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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