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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 489.30 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 489.30 and 243.99 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 489.30 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/489.30 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 489.30 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 119,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,384.31/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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