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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 564.31 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 564.31 and 243.09 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 564.31 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/564.31 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 564.31 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 137,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,178.12/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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