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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 490.93 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 490.93 and 245.67 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 490.93 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/490.93 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 490.93 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 120,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,606.77/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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