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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 483.94 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 483.94 and 245.88 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 483.94 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/483.94 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 483.94 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 118,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,991.17/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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