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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 488.43 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 488.43 and 243.45 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 488.43 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/488.43 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 488.43 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 118,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,908.28/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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