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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.55, 565.14 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.55, 565.14 and 243.80 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.55 : 565.14 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.55/565.14 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.55x = 565.14 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.55x = 137,781.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,781.13/409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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