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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 492.77 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 492.77 and 245.16 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 492.77 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/492.77 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 492.77 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 120,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,804.72/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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