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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 491.83 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 491.83 and 245.90 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 491.83 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/491.83 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 491.83 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 120,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,941.00/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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