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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 488.89 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 488.89 and 243.99 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 488.89 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/488.89 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 488.89 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 119,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,281.83/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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