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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 563.22 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 563.22 and 242.46 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 563.22 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/563.22 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 563.22 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 136,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,558.32/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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