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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 487.96 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 487.96 and 243.24 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 487.96 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/487.96 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 487.96 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 118,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,691.39/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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