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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 564.08 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 564.08 and 242.96 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 564.08 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/564.08 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 564.08 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 137,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,044.84/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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