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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.89, 564.20 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.89, 564.20 and 243.11 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.89 : 564.20 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.89/564.20 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.89x = 564.20 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.89x = 137,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,160.45/408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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