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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 490.11 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 490.11 and 245.10 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 490.11 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/490.11 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 490.11 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 120,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,125.96/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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