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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 481.44 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 481.44 and 245.68 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 481.44 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/481.44 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 481.44 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 118,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,280.18/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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