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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 564.23 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 564.23 and 243.08 is: 335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 564.23 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/564.23 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 564.23 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 137,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,150.81/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.40

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