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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 488.46 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 488.46 and 243.60 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 488.46 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/488.46 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 488.46 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 118,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,988.86/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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