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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 488.97 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 488.97 and 243.72 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 488.97 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/488.97 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 488.97 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 119,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,171.77/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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