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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 490.56 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 490.56 and 245.23 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 490.56 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/490.56 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 490.56 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 120,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,297.88/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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