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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 488.69 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 488.69 and 243.62 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 488.69 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/488.69 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 488.69 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 119,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,054.66/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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