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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 488.82 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 488.82 and 243.52 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 488.82 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/488.82 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 488.82 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 119,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,037.45/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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