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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 484.32 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 484.32 and 245.69 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 484.32 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/484.32 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 484.32 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 118,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,992.58/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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