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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.39, 491.64 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.39, 491.64 and 245.93 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.39 : 491.64 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.39/491.64 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.39x = 491.64 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.39x = 120,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,905.64/356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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