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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 566.08 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 566.08 and 244.31 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 566.08 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/566.08 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 566.08 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 138,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,295.56/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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