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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 489.04 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 489.04 and 243.52 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 489.04 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/489.04 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 489.04 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 119,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,091.02/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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