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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 491.58 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 491.58 and 245.76 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 491.58 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/491.58 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 491.58 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 120,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,810.70/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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