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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 491.20 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 491.20 and 245.76 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 491.20 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/491.20 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 491.20 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 120,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,717.31/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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