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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 563.40 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 563.40 and 242.49 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 563.40 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/563.40 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 563.40 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 136,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,618.87/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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