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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.50, 490.32 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.50, 490.32 and 245.16 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.50 : 490.32 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.50/490.32 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.50x = 490.32 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.50x = 120,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,206.85/355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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