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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 564.36 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 564.36 and 243.24 is: 335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 564.36 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/564.36 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 564.36 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 137,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,274.93/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.52

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