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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 568.08 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 568.08 and 243.61 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 568.08 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/568.08 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 568.08 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 138,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,388.55/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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