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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 564.65 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 564.65 and 243.33 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 564.65 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/564.65 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 564.65 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 137,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,396.28/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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