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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.48, 565.13 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.48, 565.13 and 243.70 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.48 : 565.13 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.48/565.13 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.48x = 565.13 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.48x = 137,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,721.38/409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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