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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 488.63 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 488.63 and 243.47 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 488.63 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/488.63 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 488.63 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 118,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,966.75/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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