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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 491.40 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 491.40 and 245.66 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 491.40 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/491.40 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 491.40 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 120,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,714.87/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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