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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 488.75 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 488.75 and 243.92 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 488.75 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/488.75 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 488.75 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 119,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,212.24/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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