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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 563.84 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 563.84 and 242.68 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 563.84 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/563.84 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 563.84 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 136,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,832.69/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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