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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 565.17 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 565.17 and 241.48 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 565.17 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/565.17 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 565.17 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 136,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,477.25/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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