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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 564.12 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 564.12 and 243.11 is: 335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 564.12 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/564.12 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 564.12 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 137,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140.39/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.44

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