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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.95, 567.18 and 242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.95, 567.18 and 242.89 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.95 : 567.18 = 242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.95/567.18 = 242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.95x = 567.18 × 242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.95x = 137,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,762.55/410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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