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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 488.66 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 488.66 and 243.50 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 488.66 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/488.66 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 488.66 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 118,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,988.71/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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