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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 488.66 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 488.66 and 243.56 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 488.66 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/488.66 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 488.66 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 119,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,018.03/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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