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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.94, 565.62 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.94, 565.62 and 244.16 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.94 : 565.62 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.94/565.62 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.94x = 565.62 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.94x = 138,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,101.78/409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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