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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.29, 563.49 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.29, 563.49 and 242.49 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.29 : 563.49 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.29/563.49 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.29x = 563.49 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.29x = 136,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,640.69/408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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