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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 491.16 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 491.16 and 245.76 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 491.16 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/491.16 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 491.16 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 120,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,707.48/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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