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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.09, 564.36 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.09, 564.36 and 243.22 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.09 : 564.36 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.09/564.36 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.09x = 564.36 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.09x = 137,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,261.73/409.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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