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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 564.80 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 564.80 and 243.56 is: 336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 564.80 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/564.80 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 564.80 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 137,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,562.69/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.08

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