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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.83, 564.01 and 242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.83, 564.01 and 242.95 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.83 : 564.01 = 242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.83/564.01 = 242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.83x = 564.01 × 242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.83x = 137,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,026.13/408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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