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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.99, 488.77 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.99, 488.77 and 243.70 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.99 : 488.77 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.99/488.77 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.99x = 488.77 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.99x = 119,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,111.42/353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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