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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.23, 564.68 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.23, 564.68 and 243.51 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.23 : 564.68 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.23/564.68 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.23x = 564.68 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.23x = 137,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,504.62/409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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