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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.06, 564.58 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.06, 564.58 and 243.30 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.06 : 564.58 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.06/564.58 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.06x = 564.58 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.06x = 137,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,362.31/409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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