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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 565.94 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 565.94 and 242.09 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 565.94 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/565.94 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 565.94 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 137,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,005.58/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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