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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 488.28 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 488.28 and 243.56 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 488.28 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/488.28 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 488.28 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 118,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,925.48/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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