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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 491.39 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 491.39 and 245.47 is: 338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 491.39 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/491.39 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 491.39 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 120,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,621.50/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.65

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