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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 484.86 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 484.86 and 245.48 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 484.86 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/484.86 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 484.86 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 119,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,023.43/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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