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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.98, 564.51 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.98, 564.51 and 243.24 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.98 : 564.51 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.98/564.51 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.98x = 564.51 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.98x = 137,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,311.41/408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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