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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.81, 488.46 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.81, 488.46 and 243.45 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.81 : 488.46 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.81/488.46 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.81x = 488.46 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.81x = 118,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,915.59/353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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