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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.46, 565.14 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.46, 565.14 and 243.68 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.46 : 565.14 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.46/565.14 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.46x = 565.14 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.46x = 137,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,713.32/409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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