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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 488.99 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 488.99 and 243.71 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 488.99 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/488.99 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 488.99 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 119,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,170.38/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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