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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 565.95 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 565.95 and 242.28 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 565.95 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/565.95 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 565.95 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 137,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,118.37/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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