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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.48, 564.90 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.48, 564.90 and 243.64 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.48 : 564.90 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.48/564.90 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.48x = 564.90 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.48x = 137,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,632.24/409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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