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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 565.56 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 565.56 and 244.16 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 565.56 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/565.56 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 565.56 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 138,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,087.13/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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