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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.90, 564.32 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.90, 564.32 and 243.05 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.90 : 564.32 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.90/564.32 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.90x = 564.32 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.90x = 137,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,158.17/408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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