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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 488.56 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 488.56 and 243.65 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 488.56 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/488.56 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 488.56 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 119,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,037.64/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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