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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 486.94 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 486.94 and 245.09 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 486.94 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/486.94 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 486.94 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 119,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,342.90/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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