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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 563.64 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 563.64 and 242.66 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 563.64 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/563.64 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 563.64 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 136,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,772.88/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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