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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 566.02 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 566.02 and 244.38 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 566.02 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/566.02 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 566.02 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 138,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,323.97/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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