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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.04, 564.22 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.04, 564.22 and 243.13 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.04 : 564.22 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.04/564.22 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.04x = 564.22 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.04x = 137,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,177.59/409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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