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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.26, 563.39 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.26, 563.39 and 242.47 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.26 : 563.39 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.26/563.39 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.26x = 563.39 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.26x = 136,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,605.17/408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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