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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 488.66 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 488.66 and 243.76 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 488.66 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/488.66 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 488.66 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 119,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,114.92/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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