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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.46, 563.76 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.46, 563.76 and 242.68 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.46 : 563.76 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.46/563.76 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.46x = 563.76 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.46x = 136,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,813.28/408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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