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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 492.88 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 492.88 and 245.48 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 492.88 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/492.88 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 492.88 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 120,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,992.18/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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