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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 490.41 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 490.41 and 245.22 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 490.41 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/490.41 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 490.41 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 120,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,258.65/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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