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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 491.82 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 491.82 and 245.90 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 491.82 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/491.82 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 491.82 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 120,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,940.23/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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