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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 490.14 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 490.14 and 243.12 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 490.14 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/490.14 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 490.14 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 119,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,165.59/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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