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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.89, 564.26 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.89, 564.26 and 243.03 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.89 : 564.26 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.89/564.26 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.89x = 564.26 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.89x = 137,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,130.89/408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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