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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 483.90 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 483.90 and 245.78 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 483.90 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/483.90 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 483.90 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 118,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,932.94/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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