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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 491.08 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 491.08 and 243.90 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 491.08 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/491.08 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 491.08 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 119,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,774.41/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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