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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 490.98 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 490.98 and 243.73 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 490.98 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/490.98 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 490.98 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 119,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,666.56/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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