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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 564.33 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 564.33 and 243.24 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 564.33 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/564.33 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 564.33 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 137,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,267.63/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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