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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.39 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.39 and 245.61 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.39 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.39 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.39 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 118,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,725.50/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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