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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.94, 565.63 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.94, 565.63 and 244.21 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.94 : 565.63 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.94/565.63 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.94x = 565.63 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.94x = 138,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,130.48/409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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