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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 564.14 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 564.14 and 242.94 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 564.14 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/564.14 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 564.14 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 137,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,052.17/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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