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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 490.72 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 490.72 and 245.24 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 490.72 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/490.72 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 490.72 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 120,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,344.17/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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