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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.72, 564.22 and 242.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.72, 564.22 and 242.99 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.72 : 564.22 = 242.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.72/564.22 = 242.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.72x = 564.22 × 242.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.72x = 137,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,099.42/408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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