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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 564.92 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 564.92 and 243.66 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 564.92 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/564.92 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 564.92 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 137,648.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,648.41/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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