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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 487.82 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 487.82 and 243.33 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 487.82 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/487.82 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 487.82 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 118,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,700.02/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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