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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 490.51 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 490.51 and 245.11 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 490.51 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/490.51 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 490.51 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 120,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,228.91/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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