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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 488.83 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 488.83 and 243.83 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 488.83 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/488.83 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 488.83 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 119,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,191.42/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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