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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 488.22 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 488.22 and 243.22 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 488.22 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/488.22 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 488.22 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 118,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,744.87/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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