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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.24, 492.08 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.24, 492.08 and 245.52 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.24 : 492.08 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.24/492.08 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.24x = 492.08 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.24x = 120,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,815.48/356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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