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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.71, 488.33 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.71, 488.33 and 243.35 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.71 : 488.33 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.71/488.33 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.71x = 488.33 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.71x = 118,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,834.19/353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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