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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.11, 565.95 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.11, 565.95 and 242.02 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.11 : 565.95 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.11/565.95 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.11x = 565.95 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.11x = 136,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,971.22/410.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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