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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 489.02 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 489.02 and 243.85 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 489.02 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/489.02 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 489.02 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 119,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,247.53/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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