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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.99, 483.86 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.99, 483.86 and 245.75 is: 338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.99 : 483.86 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.99/483.86 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.99x = 483.86 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.99x = 118,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,907.37/350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.78

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