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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 611.30 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 611.30 and 243.42 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 611.30 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/611.30 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 611.30 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 148,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,802.65/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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