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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.51, 490.65 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.51, 490.65 and 245.05 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.51 : 490.65 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.51/490.65 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.51x = 490.65 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.51x = 120,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,233.78/355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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