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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 491.73 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 491.73 and 245.95 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 491.73 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/491.73 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 491.73 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 120,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,940.99/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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