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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 488.97 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 488.97 and 243.95 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 488.97 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/488.97 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 488.97 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 119,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,281.79/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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