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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 488.77 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 488.77 and 243.86 is: 336.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 488.77 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/488.77 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 488.77 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 119,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,188.40/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.59

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